President Bola Tinubu has said his administration will always uphold media freedom and respect opinions, whether they are adversarial or complimentary to his government.
Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement said President Tinubu made the pledge on Monday in Abuja during a meeting with members of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN).
President Tinubu assured NPAN members that he would carefully consider their request for a review of policies affecting the paper industry, acknowledging concerns about existing regulations hindering local access to newsprint.
Speaking on the challenges faced by travelers during the festive season, he said the federal government is taking measures to alleviate the high cost of transportation by granting waivers to operators in the air, road, and rail transport systems.
He also said steps are being taken to reduce the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
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”I care about what is going on in the country. I thank you for your support and opinions, even the criticism of our government. Without the support of some of you, I will not be standing here as president.
“You have held our feet to the fire, and we will continue to respect your opinions whether we agree or not. One thing I must say is that I read every paper, various opinions, and columnists,’’ the President said.
President Tinubu pledged continued dedication to rejuvenating the Nigerian economy, highlighting their impactful decisions to phase out the petrol subsidy and implement a unified foreign exchange policy.
”I promise you a very transparent government. We will try our best to draw water from a dry well and create a good economic environment that will serve the people. The future of our country is clear with committed investments in health, infrastructure, transportation, and education, among others. We have to take care of the poor. If we invest in our own children and leave the children of the poor, the children of neglect will attack your investments,” he said.
In his remarks, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, reiterated the federal government’s commitment to fostering a vibrant and responsible media landscape in the country.
”Our democracy thrives on the principles of transparency, accountability, and the free flow of information. The role of the media, particularly the newspapers, is paramount in upholding these principles,” the Minister said.
The Minister, commending NPAN for providing a platform for national discourse and for diverse voices, implored the association to collaborate with the Tinubu administration through constructive dialogue and upholding shared values, addressing pressing concerns like those currently facing the media industry.
Yusuf, NPAN president and chairman of Media Trust, congratulated Tinubu on his electoral victory and Supreme Court confirmation, but also raised anxieties regarding.
”Our particular concern is the newspaper industry, which employs thousands of Nigerians: journalists, marketers, distributors, administrators, accountants. Newspapers are also part of the building blocks of democracy and reliable sources of information in a world that is overwhelmed by fake news,” he said.
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